{"id":71896,"date":"2026-08-12T01:10:07","date_gmt":"2026-08-11T20:10:07","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/?p=71896"},"modified":"2026-08-12T14:31:22","modified_gmt":"2026-08-12T09:31:22","slug":"6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/","title":{"rendered":"6 Types of Skin Growths and How to Treat Them"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Not every skin growth is a sign of concern. Many skin outgrowths are completely benign and do not require treatment. But it can be difficult to identify which skin growth is normal, as different skin growths look very similar. Understanding the differences is important so that you don\u2019t need to worry next time you notice any skin growth. This blog discusses <b>6 types of skin growths and how to treat them<\/b>.<\/p>\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_86 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-transparent ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#6_Types_of_Skin_Growths_and_How_to_Treat_Them\" >6 Types of Skin Growths and How to Treat Them<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#1_Skin_Tags\" >1. Skin Tags<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#2_Warts\" >2. Warts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#3_Moles\" >3. Moles<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#4_Seborrheic_Keratosis\" >4. Seborrheic Keratosis<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#5_Epidermoid_Cysts\" >5. Epidermoid Cysts<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#6_Actinic_Keratosis\" >6. Actinic Keratosis<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#Frequently_Asked_Questions\" >Frequently Asked Questions<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#When_should_I_worry_about_skin_growth\" >When should I worry about skin growth?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#Can_skin_growths_be_removed_without_surgery\" >Can skin growths be removed without surgery?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#Can_I_remove_skin_growth_at_home\" >Can I remove skin growth at home?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/6-types-of-skin-growths-and-how-to-treat-them\/#Book_Your_Consultation\" >Book Your Consultation<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Types_of_Skin_Growths_and_How_to_Treat_Them\"><\/span>6 Types of Skin Growths and How to Treat Them<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Many skin growths are harmless but you should ignore them. Some look identical but need completely different treatment.<\/p>\n<p>Below are 6 types of skin growths and how to treat them:<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_Skin_Tags\"><\/span>1. Skin Tags<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Skin tags are small, soft pieces of skin with a thin stalk. They often occur in places where skin rubs against skin. Due to constant friction, extra skin cells grow in different areas of the body. They are not cancerous and don\u2019t hurt.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b>:<\/p>\n<p>If the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/skincare-treatments\/skin-tag-removal\/\">skin tag<\/a> becomes painful or causes trouble, a dermatologist can:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut it off with surgical scissors<\/li>\n<li>Freeze it with cryotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Remove it with electrocautery, which uses electric heat to remove the tissue<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Warts\"><\/span>2. Warts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Warts are rough skin growths caused by viral infection. The human papillomavirus (HPV) enters the skin and causes cells to multiply faster than normal. They commonly occur on the hands and fingers. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/skincare-treatments\/warts-removal\/\">Warts<\/a> can spread to others through direct contact or by sharing items.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Treatment becomes important when warts persist, and it can include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Salicylic acid<\/li>\n<li>Cryotherapy, which freezes the extra tissue until it dies<\/li>\n<li>Laser treatment or minor surgical removal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Moles\"><\/span>3. Moles<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A mole develops when pigment-producing cells do not grow evenly. Most <a href=\"https:\/\/www.royalclinicdubai.com\/en-ae\/skincare-treatments\/mole-removal\/\">moles<\/a> are harmless. They can be flat or raised and occur in different colors, from brown to almost black. The number of moles on the skin is not concerning until they begin to change.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Most healthy moles don\u2019t need removal. If a mole looks concerning, it will need professional treatment and laboratory tests. For a normal mole that bothers you cosmetically, doctors will recommend surgical removal.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Seborrheic_Keratosis\"><\/span>4. Seborrheic Keratosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>This type of skin growth is the most common in adults over 40. They look like a drop of brown or black wax on the skin. The surface feels rough or slightly crumbly. It appears to be growing on the surface of the skin rather than from inside. These growths are completely benign.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment<\/b><\/p>\n<p>A dermatologist may remove it using:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cryotherapy<\/li>\n<li>Curettage, which gently scrapes the growth away<\/li>\n<li>Electrocautery<\/li>\n<li>Laser treatment<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_Epidermoid_Cysts\"><\/span>5. Epidermoid Cysts<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>An epidermoid cyst slowly grows beneath the skin. It forms when the skin cells become trapped instead of shedding normally. Most cysts don\u2019t hurt. Pain usually means the cyst has become infected.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Small and harmless cysts may not need treatment. If it becomes infected, doctors may recommend suitable care. The doctor will remove the entire cyst wall if surgery is needed.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Actinic_Keratosis\"><\/span>6. Actinic Keratosis<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>A rough, scaly patch caused by years of UV damage from the sun. These spots usually appear in areas that are exposed to sunlight. They often feel rough before they are easy to see. Unlike other growths, they need quick care.<\/p>\n<p><b>Treatment: <\/b><\/p>\n<p>Treatment options include:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cryotherapy for individual spots.<\/li>\n<li>Prescription creams that destroy damaged skin cells.<\/li>\n<li>Photodynamic therapy<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Frequently_Asked_Questions\"><\/span>Frequently Asked Questions<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<style>#sp-ea-71897 .spcollapsing { height: 0; overflow: hidden; transition-property: height;transition-duration: 300ms;}#sp-ea-71897.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {margin-bottom: 10px; border: 1px solid #e2e2e2; }#sp-ea-71897.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a {color: #444;}#sp-ea-71897.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.sp-collapse>.ea-body {background: #fff; color: #444;}#sp-ea-71897.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single {background: #eee;}#sp-ea-71897.sp-easy-accordion>.sp-ea-single>.ea-header a .ea-expand-icon { float: left; color: #444;font-size: 16px;}<\/style><div id=\"sp_easy_accordion-1786473244\"><div id=\"sp-ea-71897\" class=\"sp-ea-one sp-easy-accordion\" data-ea-active=\"ea-click\" data-ea-mode=\"vertical\" data-preloader=\"\" data-scroll-active-item=\"\" data-offset-to-scroll=\"0\"><div class=\"ea-card ea-expand sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"When_should_I_worry_about_skin_growth\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-718970\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse718970\" aria-controls=\"collapse718970\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"true\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-minus\"><\/i> When should I worry about skin growth? <\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse collapsed show\" id=\"collapse718970\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-71897\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-718970\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>You should see an expert if a skin growth:<\/p><ul><li>Changes size, shape, or color<\/li><li>Bleeds without injury<\/li><li>Becomes painful<\/li><li>Does not heal within a few weeks<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_skin_growths_be_removed_without_surgery\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-718971\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse718971\" aria-controls=\"collapse718971\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can skin growths be removed without surgery?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse718971\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-71897\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-718971\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>Yes, Many skin growths can be treated without surgery. Your dermatologist recommends the suitable treatment based on the specific case. Modern treatments are effective in treating skin growths without traditional surgery.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"ea-card sp-ea-single\"><h3 class=\"ea-header\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Can_I_remove_skin_growth_at_home\"><\/span><a class=\"collapsed\" id=\"ea-header-718972\" role=\"button\" data-sptoggle=\"spcollapse\" data-sptarget=\"#collapse718972\" aria-controls=\"collapse718972\" href=\"#\" aria-expanded=\"false\" tabindex=\"0\"><i aria-hidden=\"true\" role=\"presentation\" class=\"ea-expand-icon eap-icon-ea-expand-plus\"><\/i> Can I remove skin growth at home?<\/a><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3><div class=\"sp-collapse spcollapse \" id=\"collapse718972\" data-parent=\"#sp-ea-71897\" role=\"region\" aria-labelledby=\"ea-header-718972\"> <div class=\"ea-body\"><p>It\u2019s not a good thing to do. Always make sure to see an expert rather than treating yourself.<\/p><\/div><\/div><\/div><script type=\"application\/ld+json\">{ \"@context\": \"https:\/\/schema.org\", \"@type\": \"FAQPage\", \"@id\": \"sp-ea-schema-71897-6a7c6a28605c4\", \"mainEntity\": [{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"When should I worry about skin growth? \", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"You should see an expert if a skin growth:<ul><li>Changes size, shape, or color<\/li><li>Bleeds without injury<\/li><li>Becomes painful<\/li><li>Does not heal within a few weeks<\/li><\/ul>\" } },{ \"@type\": \"Question\", \"name\": \"Can skin growths be removed without surgery?\", \"acceptedAnswer\": { \"@type\": \"Answer\", \"text\": \"Yes, Many skin growths can be treated without surgery. Your dermatologist recommends the suitable treatment based on the specific case. 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